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Perry quarterback Brock Purdy scores a touchdown against Chandler during the first quarter of the 6A high school football state championship game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
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Chandler celebrates after winning the 6A high school football state championship game against Perry at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on December 1, 2017.
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Chandler players celebrate with the championship trophy after their 49-42 win over Perry during the 6A high school football state championship game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
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Chandler's Zach Bowers celebrates after their 49-42 win over Perry during the 6A high school football state championship game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
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Chandler's Gunner Maldanado and teammates celebrate after their 49-42 win over Perry during the 6A high school football state championship game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
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Perry's Josh Poates reaches for a pass against Chandler in the 2nd quarter during the 6A State Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz. #hsfb
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Chandler's Brayden Liebrock (19) carries the ball while being defended by Perry's Darius Holton (26) and Travis Calloway (33) during the 6A high school football state championship game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on December 1, 2017. #hsfb
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Notre Dame Prep Blake Storey (10) reaches for a catch while being defended by Centennial Jaydin Young (3) during the 5A high school football state championship game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on December 1, 2017.
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Saguaro's (from left) Max Massingale, La'Ray Lucas and Giovanni Miranda celebrate with the 4A high school football state championship trophy after their 28-7 win over Salpointe Catholic at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
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Salpointe Catholic Rodrigo Nieto (13) looks to pass during the 4A high school football state championship game against Saguaro at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on December 1, 2017.
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Photos: Best of high school football 2017 season

Casteel's Mack Johnson (#6) bobbles but catches a pass for a first down in the third quarter of their AIA Div 3A semifinal high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Ariz.
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Thatcher's Quinton Turley (#34) dives in for a touchdown in the first quarter of their AIA Div 2A semifinal high school football game against Phoenix Christian on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Fountain Hills High School in Fountain Hills, Ariz.
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Wide receiver Logan Pettijohn (10) of the Saguaro Sabercats reaches for a pass against cornerback Jordan Rule (9) of the Higley Knights in the first half of the 4A State semi-final between the Higley Knights and the Saguaro Sabercats at Chaparral High School on Friday, November 17, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep's Jake Smith (1) fights his way out of the grip of Cienega's Diego Rubi (2) on a third quarter run in the state 5A semifinal at Mountain View High School, Friday November 17, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
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Red Mountain senior Lance Lawson catches a pass during the first quarter of the 6A Semifinals game Chandler on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 in Chandler, Ariz.
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Liberty's Dylen Bieber (#7) rushes for some extra yardage in the second quarter of their AIA Div 5A semifinal high school football game on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Peoria High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Gilbert Perry's D'Shayne James
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Peoria's Elijah Neal (#3) catches a pass with pressure from Saguaro's Kelee Ringo (#19) in the third quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Notre Dame Prep's Blake Storey (#10) catches a touchdown over Queen Creek's Kobe Kaesler (#28) in the second quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Notre Dame Prep High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Queen Creek's Danny Marshall (#20) intercepts a pass intended for Notre Dame Prep's Harrison Copoloff (#18) in the second quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Notre Dame Prep High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Wide receiver Hayden Hatten (88) of the Pinnacle Pioneers makes a catch against defensive back Randy Robinson (1) of the Chandler Wolves during the 6A quarter-final football game between the Chandler Wolves and the Pinnacle Pioneers at Chandler High School on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Chandler, Arizona.
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Kaleb Covington (1) of the Pinnacle Pioneers makes a catch during the 6A quarter-final football game between the Chandler Wolves and the Pinnacle Pioneers at Chandler High School on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Chandler, Arizona.
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Notre Dame Prep's Jake Smith (1) catches a ball off the rebound from Desert Edge's Cliffonte McDowell (10) during the first half at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale, Ariz. on November 3, 2017.
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Red Mountain takes the field before the game against Horizon at Red Mountain High School on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz. Red Mountain won, 56-24. #hsfb
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Cactus' Zach Cullop (#80) celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter of their high school football game against Moon Valley on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Cactus High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Cactus' Zach Cullop (#80) reaches up for a pass in the end zone for a touchdown while Moon Valley's Ricky Rivas (#32) covers him in the second quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Cactus High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Marcos de Niza's Zach Famoso does more than just play lineman. He plays the tuba as the band performs pregame at Cactus Shadows.
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Liberty players celebrate their victory over Centennial after their high school football game on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Cactus' Damaria Norris (#21) rushes for a first down in the second quarter of their high school football game against Greenway on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Cactus High School in Glendale, Ariz.
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Chandler's Decarlos Brooks (25) runs in for the touchdown during a high school football game against Hamilton at Chandler High on October 27, 2017. #hsfb Chandler vs. Hamilton
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Centennial players walk off the field as Liberty players score their game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Liberty's Dylen Bieber (#7) celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter of their high school football game against Centennial on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Liberty's Dylen Bieber (#7) is brought down by Centennial's Jordan Ware (C) (#30) in the third quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Liberty players celebrate their victory over Centennial after their high school football game on Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Messages of support hashtagged "CarlosStrong" sit painted on cars in the lot of Moon Valley High School in Peoria, Ariz. on October 27, 2017.
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Benjamin Franklin's Chandler Miles (5) tackles Florence's Nolan Susel (29)) during a football game during at Benjamin Franklin in Queen Creek on October 20, 2017.
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Benjamin Franklin's head coach football Dave Jefferies celebrates with Benjamin Franklin's Zach Jefferies (24) after a touchdown against Florence at Benjamin Franklin in Queen Creek on October 20, 2017.
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Desert Edge's Cliffonte Mcdowell (#10) almost intercepts a pass intended for Deer Valley's Tyler Druszcz (#9) in the fourth quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Oct.20, 2017, at Desert Edge High School in Goodyear, Ariz.
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Buckeye's Angel Gordillo (#52) lifts up Buckeye's Joseph Perez (#5) after he scores a touchdown in the first quarter of their high school football game against Youngker on Friday, Oct.20, 2017, at Youngker High School in Buckeye, Ariz.
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Youngker's Greg Dotstry (#29) rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter of their high school football game against Buckeye on Friday, Oct.20, 2017, at Youngker High School in Buckeye, Ariz.
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Hamilton quarterback Tyler Shough (12) runs the ball in the first half of the high school football game between the Perry Pumas and the Hamilton Huskies at Perry High School on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona.
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Alphonso Taylor of Hamilton celebrates in the first half of the high school football game between the Perry Pumas and the Hamilton Huskies at Perry High School on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona.
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Skyline's Steven Castle (16) passes against the Red Mountain defense during the first half at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz. on October 20, 2017.
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Skyline's Steven Castle (16) hands the ball off to running back Cole Lopez (3) at Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Ariz. on October 20, 2017.
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Horizon's Isaac Enriquez lines up for the snap in the 2nd quarter at Horizon High School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Horizon won, 41-38.
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Horizon's Isaac Enriquez celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against Desert Mountain during the 2nd quarter at Horizon High School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Horizon won, 41-38.
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Mesa Mountain View's Cash Clark (#3) fails to come down with a deep pass in the first quarter of their high school football game against Dobson on Friday, Oct.13, 2017, at Dobson High School in Mesa, Ariz.
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Hamilton Hunter Mayginnes (77) celebrates defeating Basha during a high school football game at Hamilton High in Chandler on October 13, 2017. Hamilton vs. Basha #hsfb
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Hamilton's Clayton Hooper (1) intercepts a ball intended for Basha Ty Siffermann (1) during a high school football game at Hamilton High in Chandler on October 13, 2017. Hamilton vs. Basha #hsfb
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Hamilton Brenden Rice (2) completes the catch for a touchdown during a high school football game against the Basha at Hamilton High in Chandler on October 13, 2017. Hamilton vs. Basha #hsfb
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Flag bearers stand before the game between Cactus and Higley on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in Gilbert, AZ.
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Glendale Mountain Ridge players prepare to take the field before a home game against Anthem Boulder Creek on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017.
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Gilbert Highland cheerleaders wear the name of 'Cooper' on their outfits during a game against Phoenix Mountain Pointe on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in honor of former player Marquis Cooper, who died in a boating accident in the Gulf of Mexico in 2009.
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Campo Verde takes the field before the game against Queen Creek at Campo Verde High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 in Gilbert, Ariz. #hsfb
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Queen Creek's Crew Turner makes a reception against Campo Verde during the 1st quarter at Campo Verde High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 in Gilbert, Ariz.
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Perry's David Eppinger (16) breaks up a pass for Chandler's Gunner Romney (18) in the end zone at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz. on October 6, 2017.
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Chandler's Jacob Conover (16) celebrates with Decarlos Brooks (25) after scoring a rushing touchdown against Perry in the first half at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz. on October 6, 2017.
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Corona running back Brandon Gavel moves to the left pre-snap in a game against Desert Ridge on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.
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Cactus enters the field prior to the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Sunsets before the start of thei high school football game between Westview versus Tolleson on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Tolleson High School in Tolleson, Ariz.
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Tolleson's Arnell Christen jr. (#25) congratulates Tolleson's Nick Landing (#37) after his touchdown in the first quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Tolleson High School in Tolleson, Ariz.
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Millennium's Zareq Brown (#5) dives for the end zone but fumbles the ball on the 1-yard line but it's recovered for the touchdown in the fourth quarter of their high school football game against La Joya Community on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at La Joya Community High School in Avondale, Ariz.
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Wide receiver Zach Cullop (80) of Cactus makes a catch in the first half of the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Dobson players huddle before the game against Red Mountain at Red Mountain High School on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.
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Cornerback Isaac Gilliam (13) of Cactus makes a catch in the first half of the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Casteel quarterback Gunner Cruz and his Colts teammates stand for the national anthem before the game against Yuma Catholic on Friday, September 29, 2017.
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Skyline's Marcus Brown makes a reception against Mountain View during the 3rd quarter at Skyline High School on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.
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Red Mountain's Lance Lawson makes a 41-yard reception against Dobson during the 1st quarter at Red Mountain High School on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz.
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Skyline receiver Darius Glover (6) tips the ball to a teammate on fourth-and-ten during the game winning drive against Mountain View on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 in Mesa.
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Chaparral's Marqui Johnson (#1) rushes for a first down in the first quarter of their high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Chaparral High School in, Scottsdale Ariz.
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Chaparral's Tommy Christakos (#81) comes down with a touchdown over Notre Dame Prep's Vincent Elrod (#20) in the fourth quarter of their high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Chaparral High School in, Scottsdale Ariz.
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Desert Vista takes the field against Mountain Pointe at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept 28, 2017.
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Desert Vista's Colby Humphrey (4) breaks up a pass intended for Mountain Pointe's Delano Salgado (3) in the first half at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept 28, 2017.
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Mountain Pointe's Gary Bragg (8) scores a touchdown against Desert Vista in the first half at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept 28, 2017.
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Desert Vista's Jake White (1) breaks up a pass intended for Mountain Pointe's Lacarea Pleasant-Johnson (31) in the first half at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept 28, 2017.
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Brophy at Mountain View
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Bisbee at Scottsdale Christian
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Mountain Pointe enters the field prior to the high school football game between Pinnacle and Mountain Pointe at Mountain Pointe High School on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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NFL Yet Academy's Mark Ayala stiff arms Bagdad's Scotty Finnerty in the first quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at NFL Yet Academy in, Phoenix Ariz.
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Quarterback Nick Wallerstedt of Mountain Pointe dives for yardage during the first half of the High School football game between Pinnacle and Mountain Pointe at Mountain Pointe High School on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Running back Jakim Mckinney of Mountain Pointe runs the ball during the second half of the High School football game between Pinnacle and Mountain Pointe at Mountain Pointe High School on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Perry's Brock Purdy rushes against Highland during the 3rd quarter at Perry High School on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Gilbert, Ariz.
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Highland's Tyrus Bryant returns a punt against Perry during the 1st quarter at Perry High School on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 in Gilbert, Ariz.
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Bagdad's Scotty Finnerty catches a 38-yard pass for a touchdown in the first quarter of their high school football game against NFL Yet Academy on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at NFL Yet Academy in, Phoenix Ariz.
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Seton Catholic huddle during a timeout in the fourth quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Seton Catholic High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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Combs' Sonatane Taunima (#44) goes nowhere against the Seton Catholic defensive line in the fourth quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Seton Catholic High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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Ironwood High (26) Devante Wimbish keeps his balance and dives for a touchdown against Agua Fria High at Ironwood High School on Friday, Sep. 15, 2017 in Glendale, Ariz. #hsfb
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Dobson Seth Stratman (#43) carries the American flag as the they take the field before their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Dobson High School in Mesa, Ariz.
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La Joya Community's Davon Jones (#4) is brought down by Dobson Jared Haggard (#11) in the first quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Dobson High School in Mesa, Ariz.
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Williams Field's Kevon Owens (9) knocks Chaparral's Tommy Christakos (81) out of bounds during a high school football game at Chaparral in Scottsdale on September 15, 2017.
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Williams Field's Ben Flake (34) tackles Chaparral's Conlan Carey (7) during a high school football game at Chaparral in Scottsdale on September 15, 2017.
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Liberty's Dylen Bieber (7) breaks tackles from Zach Jernigan (28) and Malachi Farmer (3) on his way to a long touchdown reception during the first half at Liberty High School in Peoria, Ariz. on Sept 15, 2017.
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Liberty's Austin Svoboda (16) throws a pass under pressure from Verrado's Jimmy Richardson (4) during the first half at Liberty High School in Peoria, Ariz. on Sept 15, 2017.
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Centennial fans watch the game against Pinnacle on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Centennial High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Chandler's Jarick Caldwell (#10) dives for extra yardage near the goal line in the fourth quarter of their high school football game against Mountain Pointe on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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Mountain Pointe's Jakim McKinney (#33) is lifted by teammates after he scores a touchdown in the second quarter of their high school football game against Chandler on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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Chandler's Billy Bolger (#16) passes in the first quarter of their high school football game against Mountain Pointe on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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Chandler players take the field before their high school football game against Mountain Pointe on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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The American Leadership Academy Patriots run onto the field prior to a weather delay in their game against Fountain Hills.
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Mountain Pointe's Gary Bragg (#8) finds room to rush against the Chandler secondary in the first quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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Mountain Pointe's Nick Wallerstedt (#11) celebrates his touchdown against Chandler in the first quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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Chandler's Jarick Caldwell (#10) is brought down by Mountain Pointe's Kenny Churchwell (#23) in the first quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz.
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The captains for the Brophy College Prep Broncos and Highland Hawks, meet near mid-field before their game on September 8, 2017.
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The Verrado Vipers prepare to take the field prior to their game vs Williams Field on September 8, 2017.
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The Highland Hawks stand together for the National Anthem prior to their game vs. Brophy College Prep on Friday, September 8, 2017.
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The game between American Leadership Academy and Fountain Hills, was delayed due to inclement weather on Friday, September 8, 2017.
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Marcos de Niza coach Paul Moro and his team prepare to take the field prior to start of the second half in their game vs. Peoria on Friday, September 8, 2017.
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After a cancer diagnosis Marcos de Niza's coach Paul Moro is on the sidelines and meets with a fan prior to their game vs. Peoria on September 8, 2017.
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The Mountain Pointe Pride warm-up prior to their game vs. the Chandler Wolves on September 8, 2017.
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Chandler quarterback Billy Bolger and the Wolves warm-up prior to their game against the Mountain Pointe Pride on September 8, 2017.
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The Liberty Lions warm-up prior to their game vs Sunrise on Friday, September 8, 2017.
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The Sunrise Mountain Mustangs warm-up prior to their game vs Liberty on Friday, September 8, 2017.
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Peoria's Humberto Rodriguez (#8) kickoff after a touchdown in the third quarter against Coronado on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Coronado High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Pinnacle's Tucker Parrish (18) tackles Chandler's Drake Anderson (2) as he lounges out for extra yards during the first half at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept 1, 2017.
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Pinnacle's Spencer Rattler (2) takes a snap against Chandler at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept 1, 2017.
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Saguaro's Max Massingale (#4) is tackled out of bounds by East's Chase Peterson (#10) in the second quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Saguaro's Zach Wilson (#2) catches a 32-yard pass and is tackled by East's Chase Peterson (#10) in the second quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Liberty players warm up before their high school football game against Boulder Creek on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Liberty High School.
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Boulder Creek and Liberty captains at midfield for the con toss before their high school football game on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Liberty High School.
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Buckeye Union head coach Kelley Moore on the sideline of their high school football game against Sunrise Mountain on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Sunrise Mountain High School.
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Liberty's Ryan Bendle (#2) rushes past Boulder Creek's Colton Hughes (#51) in the first quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Liberty High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Liberty's Dylen Bieber (#7) catches a 30+ yard pass in the first quarter of their high school football game against Boulder Creek on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Liberty High School in Peoria, Ariz.
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Deer Valley defensive players Aluea Lelei Tualatamalelagi McKenzie, #13, and Deer Valley Alex Mckeon, #46, during a high school football game at Deer Valley High School in Glendale on August 25, 2017. #hsfb Deer Valley vs. Williams Field
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Perry quarterback Brock Purdy scores a touchdown against Chandler during the first quarter of the 6A high school football state championship game at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017.

Come back each week to see who stood out during the weekend's action of Arizona high school football.

If anybody has a big performance worthy of nomination, contact me at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.com. I need name, school, position, statistics from the game. Nominations need to be submitted by no later than noon Monday each week.

These weekly honors are sponsored by American Family Insurance.

Top semifinal performers

No. 1 Jacob Conover, Chandler, QB, 6-1, 196, Jr.

He broke Bryce Perkins’s single-game school record with seven TD passes in the 51-10 6A semifinal rout of Mesa Red Mountain. He was 16 of 25 for 368 yards and no interceptions. The previous record was six TD passes in a game.

No. 2 Gunner Romney, Chandler, WR, 6-3, 200, Sr.

The BYU commit caught 12 of Conover’s passes for 223 yards and five TDs.

In the loss to Centennial, Bendle passed for 307 yards and two TDs and ran for 142 yards and a score. He completed 15 of 28 passes and was not intercepted. He carried the ball 20 times.

No. 5 Brock Purdy, Gilbert Perry, QB, 6-1, 197, Sr.

Purdy passed for 397 yards and four TDs, helping Perry score 56 points, the most a Norris Vaughan-coached Phoenix Mountain Pointe team has given up since Vaughan's tenure began in 2009. Perry rolled to the 6A final for the first time.

Top performers, second round of postseason

Nov. 13, 2017

No. 1 Brock Purdy, Gilbert Perry, QB, 6-1, 197, Sr.

Purdy set a single-season state record for 6A with 48 TD passes, throwing six in a 72-14 6A quarterfinal rout of Chandler Hamilton. He threw four of those TD passes in the first half, when he also ran for 101 yards and two scores. He had 512 passing yards and did not play in the final quarter.

No. 2 Jamayre Joiner, Vail Cienega, QB, 6-2, 205, Sr.

In a 38-35 5A quarterfinal win over Marana, Joiner completed 15 of 21 for 322 yards and two TDs and ran 22 times for 245 yards and an 80-yard score.

He carried the ball 32 times for 220 yards in a 3A quarterfinal win over Florence.

No. 7 Nick Wallerstedt, Phoenix Mountain Pointe, QB, 6-3, 181, Jr.

In 44-7 6A quarterfinal win over Gilbert Highland, he completed all eight of his passes for 140 yards and two TDs and ran for 59 yards and a score on seven carries.

No. 8 Colby Dickie, Perry, WR, 5-9, 170, Jr.

He had seven catches for 198 yards and a touchdown just in the first half against Hamilton. He caught a 59-yard scoring pass on the game’s second play.

No. 9 Hayden Hatten, Pinnacle, WR/TE, 6-3, 215, Jr.

He had 15 catches for 212 yards and three TDs against top-ranked Chandler.

No. 10 Christian Fetsis, Tucson Pusch Ridge, QB, 6-2, 175, Sr.

In a 42-6 3A quarterfinal rout of Phoenix Northwest Christian, he completed six of eight passes for 116 yards and a TD and ran 12 times for 1000 yards and a score.

Top performers, first round of postseason

No. 1 Kylan Weisser, Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep, QB

In a 49-7 5A rout of Goodyear Desert Edge, Weisser threw TD passes of 31, 36 and 81 yards in the first quarter on his way to a four-touchdown performance. He was 7-of-13 with no interceptions, and had a 34-yard run.

No. 2 Steven Ybarra, Superior, QB

In a 44-34 1A, 8-man semifinal win over defending state champion Bagdad, Ybarra did it all on offense, completing 13 of 21 for 257 yards and four TDs and rushing the ball 41 times for 218 yards and two scores.

Week 10 top 10 performers

No. 1 Ryan Bendle, Peoria Liberty, QB, Sr.

In a 21-19 win over then No. 11 nationally ranked Peoria Centennial, Bendle completed 12 of 17 passes for 154 yards. He threw two TD passes in the last four minutes to rally Liberty from a 19-7 deficit. His game-winner, a 5-yarder, came with a second to play.

No. 2 Alex Bell, Tucson Sabino, QB, Sr.

In a 69-27 3A win over Tucson Empire, Bell completed 18 of 24 for 418 yards and eight touchdowns with no interceptions for a 156.3 passer rating.

No. 3 Ryan Puskas, Peoria Liberty, S, Jr.

The strong safety came through with 16 tackles in the win over Centennial. Seven of those were solo tackles.

No. 4 Zidane Thomas, Centennial, RB, Sr.

He ran 29 times for 239 yards and a touchdown in the 21-19 loss to Liberty.

No. 5 Chris Russell, Laveen Cesar Chavez, QB, Sr.

In a 56-15 rout of Phoenix Alhambra that clinched the 6A Metro title, Russell completed six of 10 passes for 205 yards and five TDs, and ran six times for 108 yards and two TDs.

In a 36-28 win over Glendale Independence that gave the Cardinals their most wins (eight) since 1980, Briggs carried the ball 28 times for 245 yards and three TDs.

No. 8 D’Shayne James, Gilbert Perry, WR, Jr.

In a 56-14 rout of Chandler Basha, James ran for a touchdown and had 76 yards on two carries, threw a TD pass and completed three of four, and caught two TD passes.

No. 9 Spencer Rattler, Phoenix Pinnacle, QB, Jr.

In a 59-7 rout of rival Phoenix Horizon, Rattler completed 19 of 26 passes for 370 yards and four TDs for a 154.6 passer rating.

No. 10 Jack Plummer, Gilbert, QB, Sr.

In a 33-30 loss to top-seed Phoenix Mountain Pointe, Plummer completed 24 of 38 for 311 yards and four TDs. He ran seven times for 34 yards.

Quarterback Brock Purdy (13) of the Perry Pumas throws a pass in the first half of the high school football game between the Perry Pumas and the Hamilton Huskies at Perry High School on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona.(Photo: Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports)

Week 9 Top 10 performers

No. 1 Brock Purdy, Gilbert Perry, QB, Sr.

In a 65-63 win over Hamilton, Purdy ran for 166 yards and three TDs on 13 carries and passed for 383 yards and four scores, completing 20 of 31 passes and not getting intercepted.

No. 2 Jawhar Jordan Jr., Hamilton, RB, Sr.

The Syracuse commit ran 31 times for 297 yards and six TDs against Perry.

Led by a strong line, Robinson ran for 156 yards and three TDs on just 16 carries in a 36-7 4A win over Tucson Catalina Foothills.

No. 8 Spencer Brasch, Gilbert Higley, QB, Jr.

In a 59-3 4A rout of Tempe Marcos de Niza, Brasch completed 14 of 22 passes for 207 yards and four TDS and ran for 81 yards and a score.

No. 9 Nick Brahler, Ironwood Ridge, RB, Sr.

He carried the ball 32 times for 213 yards and three TDs in the OT loss to Cienega.

No. 10 Jaiden Hayes, Phoenix South Mountain, RB/SS, Jr.

In a 55-26 win over Phoenix Carl Hayden that snapped a four-game losing streak and gave the Jaguars (5-4) their most wins since 2008, Hayes ran 12 times for 185 yards and four TDs. On defense, he had 13 tackles.

Dickie caught seven passes for 222 yards and two TDs in a 62-20 6A win over Phoenix Brophy Prep.

No. 5 Brock Purdy, Perry, QB, 6-1, 197, Sr.

In the Brophy game, Purdy left after the first series of the second half, having completed 16 of 23 passes for 340 yards and four TDs and running seven times for 49 yards and a score. He has passed for 2,230 yards and 30 TDs with six interceptions, completing 68 percent of his passes.

In only his third varsity start, Phelan completed 26 of 40 passes for 433 yards and three TDs with no interceptions in a 47-13 win over Phoenix Brophy Prep that snapped Basha's six-game losing streak.

No. 3 Aaron Wood, Mesa Skyline, RB, 5-9, 175, Jr.

Ran 29 times for 280 yards and five TDs in a 44-14 rout of Mesa.

No. 4 Keegan Freid, Peoria Sunrise Mountain, QB, 6-3, 175, Jr.

In a 54-0 rout of previously unbeaten Glendale Cactus, Freid completed 18 of 21 passes for 286 yards and five TDs and did not throw an interception. His QB rating was 165.2.

No. 5 Jamarye Joiner, Vail Cienega, QB, 6-2, 205, Sr.

In a 49-28 5A win over Tucson Sahuaro, the Arizona commit passed for 259 yards and two TDs and ran for 113 yards and a score on 13 carries.

No. 6 Alec Moonier, Peoria Liberty, TE, 6-3, 195, Sr.

All three of his catches in a 63-13 rout of Chaparral went for touchdowns, averaging 29 yards.

No. 7 Solomon Enis, Phoenix North Canyon, WR, 6-4, 205, Sr.

In a 20-12 win over Phoenix Arcadia, the state's No. 1 2018 recruit caught seven passes for 125 yards and three TDs.

No. 8 Juwaun Price, Peoria, RB, 5-10, 178, Jr.

In a 29-26 loss to Phoenix Greenway, he carried the ball 34 times for 296 yards and three TDs. He also caused a fumble on defense.

No. 9 Jacob Conover, Chandler, QB, 6-1, 196, Jr.

In the rout of Perry, Conover, in his first game since suffering a shoulder injury Aug. 26 against Florida power IMG Academy, he completed 12 of 18 passes for 200 yards and two TDs and ran for a 13-yard score.

No. 10 Gavin Chaddock, Sunrise Mountain, LB, 6-2, 225, Sr.

In the rout of Cactus, Chaddock had eight tackles and returned an interception 55 yards. He also caused a fumble.

Week 6

No. 1 Zidane Thomas, Peoria Centennial, RB, 5-10, 205, Sr.

He ran for 115 of Centennial's 136 total yards, including a 56-yard score with 1:35 left that clinched Centennial's 12-0 win over then-No. 3 nationally ranked Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas. He became the first player to score a touchdown against the defending Florida 7A champion Raiders this season.

In the win over St. Thomas Aquinas, he had two sacks and a fumble recovery. The fumble recovery on a punt return set up Xavier Rojas' second field goal -- a 29-yarder with 9:43 left, giving the Coyotes a 6-0 lead. After STA drove to the Centennial 26, Knudsen sacked the quarterback for a six-yard loss and the Raiders came away with no points.

No. 3 Damaria Norris, Glendale Cactus, RB, 5-10, 195, Sr.

In a wild 57-34 win over rival Peoria, Norris ran for all six of his touchdowns in the second half and finished with 341 yards on 30 carries, giving him 1,109 yards and 21 TDs in six games.

In only his second game playing wide receiver after starting the year at quarterback, Johnson caught seven passes for 268 yards (a 38.3-yards-a-catch average) and four TDs in a 36-7 6A win over rival Phoenix Sandra Day O'Connor.

No. 5 Israel Loveall, Bagdad, QB/DB, 5-10, 185, Sr.

In a 76-40 1A win over Salome, Loveall set an 8-man national high school record for most career touchdown passes (147) with eight. He completed 14 of 25 for 289 yards. He also ran 11 times for 67 yards, and, playing defensive back, intercepted two passes, returning one 36 yards for a score.

No. 6 Scotty Finnerty, Bagdad, WR, 6-0, 162, Sr.

He caught eight passes for 188 yards and a single-game state record seven touchdowns. He now has 26 TD catches, one away from the single-season state record in 1A.

No. 7 Zack Molina, Mesa Red Mountain, DB, 5-10, 150, Jr.

In a 54-7 6A rout of Mesa Dobson that gave Red Mountain its fourth consecutive win, Molina returned one interception 25 yards for a touchdown and another 28 yaeeds. He also had four tackles.

No. 8 Kris Jackson, Mesa, RB, 5-11, 210, Sr.

Jackson had his second consecutive 300-yard game, gaining 340 on 22 carries with four TDs in a 41-7 6A win over Mesa Westwood. Jackson now has 1,513 rushing yards in seven games.

No. 9 Spencer Rattler, Phoenix Pinnacle, QB, 6-2, 185, Jr.

The Oklahoma commit completed 16 of 25 for 393 yards and five TDs in a 77-29 win over Scottsdale Desert Mountain.

No. 10 Jaydin Young, Centennial, SS, 5-10, 165, So.

In the win over St. Thomas Aquinas, he had eight tackles, three pass deflections and an interception. His last pass breakup came on third-and-7 at the Centennial 28 with 3:11 left and Centennial holding onto a 6-0 lead.

Bagdad's Israel Loveall (No. 1) set the state's career touchdown passing record Friday. He now has 139.(Photo: Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports)

Week 5

No. 1 Christian Velasquez, San Manuel, RB, 5-6, 186, Sr.

He set two 2A single-game state records with 514 rushing yards and nine TDs in a 78-13 2A win over Tombstone. He averaged 32.1 yards a carry.

No. 2 Gerald Wilbon, Mesa Red Mountain, DB, 6-2, 175, Sr.

In a 41-28 win over Gilbert, he intercepted two passes against elite QB Jack Plummer, taking the second one back 100 yards in the last minute to seal the win.

No. 3 Kris Jackson, Mesa, RB, 5-11, 205, Sr.

On homecoming, in a 31-29 win over Chandler Basha, Jackson broke Vai Sikahema's single-game school rushing records with 341 yards, doing it on 36 carries and breaking loose for an 80-yard score.

No. 4 Brock Purdy, Gilbert Perry, QB, 6-1, 197, Sr.

In at 56-6 rout of previously unbeaten Gilbert Highland, Purdy passed for 205 of his 279 yards in the first half, when he threw three TD passes. He also ran for 116 yards.

No. 5 Andy Wittenwyler, Phoenix Thunderbird, QB, 6-2, 200, Sr.

In a 40-39 win over Buckeye Youngker, he completed 33 of 47 for 454 yards and five TDs and ran for a score.

No. 6 Israel Loveall, Bagdad, QB, 5-10, 185, Sr.

He plays 8-man football, but it doesn't matter. He is now atop all levels for career passing TDs in Arizona after throwing seven first-half TDs against Phoenix NFL Yet. He now had 139 TD passes in his career.

No. 7 Kain Ream, Thunderbird, WR, 6-0, 180, Jr.

He caught 16 passes for 226 yards and two scores in the one-point win over Youngker.

No. 8 Aaron Wood, Mesa Skyline, RB, 5-9, 175, Jr.

In a 27-17 6A loss to Chandler Hamilton, Wood ran 26 times for 301 yards and a TD.

No. 9 Powell Skiba, Queen Creek Benjamin Franklin, DE, 6-1, 170, Sr.

In a 39-10 3A win over Coolidge, he had three sacks, three tackles for losses and a caused fumble.

No. 10 Hunter Cole, Phoenix Christian, QB, 6-1, 190, Sr.

In a 42-8 2A win over Phoenix Arizona Lutheran, Cole completed 16 of 23 for 284 yards and five TDs. He also ran for 63 yards on four carries.

Week 4

Rio Rico's Ricky Perez played his first game a week after finishing chemotherapy.(Photo: Zach Davila)

No. 1 Zidane Thomas, Peoria Centennial, RB, 5-10, 205, Sr.

The Boise State commit ran 28 times for 334 yards and two touchdowns, leading Centennial to a 23-20 victory over Phoenix Pinnacle. He has 781 yards this season, averaging 12.6 yards a carry.

No. 2 Ricky Perez, Rio Rico, RB, 5-9, 160, Sr.

In a 50-13 loss to Sahuarita, Perez played his first game of the season, a week after finishing his third round of chemotherapy to treat testicular cancer. He was limited to eight plays. He made the most of them, gaining 70 yards and scoring a touchdown on four touches.

In a 33-27 win over Phoenix Alhambra, Abdi carried 32 times for 315 yards and four TDs. It was his third consecutive game rushing for more than 100 yards.

No. 4 Tyler Shough, Chandler Hamilton, QB, 6-5, 195, Sr.

With star running back Jawhar Jordan having to leave the game with an injury, Shough went to work, passing for 293 yards and three TDs, completing 13 of 22 passes in a 59-12 6A rout of Laveen Cesar Chavez.

In a 57-10 5A rout of Glendale Independence, he ran 28 times for 301 yards and four TDs. He also caught two passes for 83 yards and a TD. He had 356 all-purpose yards.

No. 6 Damaria Norris, Glendale Cactus, RB, 5-10, 195, Sr.

In a 35-21 win over Cave Creek Cactus Shadows, Norris ran 34 times for 133 yards and five TDs, running a lot of wildcat with the team's top two quarterbacks out with injures and the Falcons loading the box, knowing the offense was going through Norris.

No. 7 Jack Miller, Scottsdale Chaparral, QB, 6-4, 210, So.

He completed 14 of 23 for 164 yards and three TDs and ran for a score in a 33-7 win over defending 5A champion Gilbert Williams Field.

In a 54-28 5A win over Phoenix St. Mary's, Smith had more than 300 all-purpose yards, including 277 receiving on six catches, four of which were touchdowns. Just hours prior, Smith received his first offer to play Division I football by Vanderbilt.

No. 4 Eli Carey, Oro Valley Canyon del Oro, RB/LB, 5-11, 199, Sr.

In a 24-21 loss to rival Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge, he ran 32 times for 229 yards and a TD, and had 12 tackles and a caused fumble.

No. 5 Angelo Anderson, Tonopah Valley, RB, 6-0, 185, Jr.

In a 36-28 2A win over Phoenix Bourgade Catholic, Anderson ran 38 times for 324 yards and three TDs.

No. 6 Ryan Greene, Prescott, RB, 6-1, 185, Sr.

In a 35-28 4A win over Cave Creek Cactus Shadows, he ran the offense out of the wildcat and carried 13 times for 154 yards and three TDs and threw for 170 yards and a TD. He is one TD away from tying the school record for career rushing TDs with 29.

Had 14 tackles on defense and ran for two TDs on offense in a 27-21 6A win over Avondale Westview.

No. 10 Ty McElroy, Mesa Red Mountain, RB, So.

Filling in for injured Lance Lawson, he ran for 171 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries in team's first win in the Mike Peterson era -- 27-21 over Chandler Basha.

Pinnacle's Tucker Parrish (18) tackles Chandler's Drake Anderson (2) as he lounges out for extra yards during the first half at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Ariz. on Sept 1, 2017.(Photo: Patrick Breen/azcentral sports)

Week 2

No. 1 Marques White, Phoenix Brophy Prep, SS, 6-1, 195, Jr.

In a 28-27 win over Avondale Westview, White had 10 tackles, one interception, four tackles for losses, including two sacks that totaled 24 yards in losses, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry. His strip sack ended the game after Brophy had rallied from a two-touchdown deficit in the final quarter.

No. 2 Drake Anderson, Chandler, RB, 5-11, 170, Sr.

In a 35-28 overtime win over Phoenix Pinnacle, Anderson ran for 106 yards on 14 carries and caught five passes for 95 yards and four TDs. He scored the game-winner from 9 yards out in overtime.

He ran for 290 yards and three TDs on 24 carries and caught a 27-yard scoring pass in a 60-19 win over Glendale Copper Canyon.

No. 7 Steven Castle, Mesa Skyline, QB, 6-1, 175, Jr.

In a 41-3 rout of Surprise Valley Vista, he ran for 146 yards and three TDs on just eight carries and passed for a touchdown.

No. 8 Terrell Hayward, Vail Cienega, Athlete, 5-9, 155, Jr.

In a 51-6 win over Surprise Shadow Ridge, he caught a 66-yard touchdown pass, returned an interception 88 yards for a score and returned a punt for another TD.

No. 9 Dez Melton, Glendale Deer Valley, RB, 6-4, 215, Jr.

In a 39-22 win over 6A Glendale Mountain Ridge, Melton ran for 292 yards and four TDs on 35 carries. He also had 27 yards on a catch.

No. 10 Israel Loveall, Bagdad, QB, 5-10, 185, Sr.

He hit Scott Finnerty for a 57-yard touchdown pass as time ran out to give No. 1 Bagdad a 28-24 win over No. 2 Williams in a rematch of last year's 1A championship game. Loveall passed for 300 yards and three TDs and ran for 83 yards.

Completed 22 of 33 passes for 383 yards and six touchdowns, playing less than three quarters in a 49-17 rout of Phoenix Desert Vista. He threw four of his TD passes in the first half. He was intercepted once, but continually got out of trouble with his feet to extend plays and connect with receivers. His six TDs went to six different receivers.

No. 2 Jawhar Jordan, Chandler Hamilton, RB, 5-11, 165, Sr.

The Syracuse commit carried the ball 13 times for 215 yards and four TDs, and caught a 27-yard TD pass in a 42-28 6A victory over host Anthem Boulder Creek. He also returned a punt 33 yards.

No. 3 Dominique Hampton, Peoria Centennial, DB, 6-2, 185, Sr.

Hampton, a Washington commit, returned two interceptions for touchdowns of 65 and 85 yards in the first half of Centennial's 49-0 rout of Goodyear Desert Edge.

In a 59-28 win over Douglas, Porter was 19 of 33 for 416 yards and five TDs with one interception. He also ran 12 times for 173 yards and three more scores.

No. 5 Bijan Robinson, Tucson Salpointe Catholic, RB, 6-0, 190, So.

With junior Mario Padilla nursing an injury, Robinson took over, rushing 14 times for 207 yards and four TDs. He also returned a punt for a score in a 47-6 4A win over Phoenix St. Mary's.

No. 6 Davis Chauhan, Scottsdale Chaparral, QB, 5-10, 165, Sr.

With the Arizona Interscholastic Association denying Jack Miller's hardship, Chauhan passed for 345 yards and four TDs with one interception, completing 16 of 20 passes, in a 28-27 loss to Scottsdale Desert Mountain.

In a 45-7 win over Phoenix Brophy Prep, the Oklahoma commit completed 17 of 24 for 272 yards and two TDs and ran 10 times for 101 yards and two more scores.

No. 8 Jacob Cowing, Maricopa, WR, 5-7, 140, Jr.

A varsity starter as a sophomore, Cowing caught eight passes for 275 yards and two scores and had nearly 50 rushing yards in a 45-13 5A win over Surprise Willow Canyon.

No. 9 Jake Smith, Scottsdale Notre Dame, RB, 6-1, 185, Jr.

In a 40-10 win over Surprise Valley Vista, Smith had 227 combined yards and three TDs. He had seven carries for 80 yards and a TD, two receptions for 67 yards and a score, and returned a kick 80 yards for a score.

No. 10 Preston Shepherd, Anthem Boulder Creek, OL, 6-3, 255, Sr.

The left tackle, the only returning lineman who had a varsity snap last season, had six pancake blocks and no sacks allowed in the 42-28 loss to Hamilton. He paved the way to a rushing attack that had more than 350 yards.

To suggest human-interest story ideas and other news, reach Obert at richard.obert@arizonarepublic.com or 602-316-8827. Follow him at twitter.com/azc_obert. Watch azcentral sports high school football Facebook live every Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Ela Wootton of Notre Dame Prep Pom squad looks on during the 5A high school football state championship game against Centennial at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017. David Wallace/azcentral sports

Notre Dame Prep students cheer during the first quarter of the 5A high school football state championship game against Centennial at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017. David Wallace/azcentral sports

Salpointe Catholic cheerleader Mariella Chavez cheers during the 4A high school football state championship game against Saguaro at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Saturday, December 2, 2017. David Wallace/azcentral sports

Saguaro cheerleader Heather Harris performs during the 4A high school football state championship game against Salpointe Catholic at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on December 1, 2017. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Saguaro fans cheer after a touchdown during the 4A high school football state championship game against Salpointe Catholic at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on December 1, 2017. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Santa Cruz Valley fans cheer for their team in the fourth quarter of their AIA Div 2A championship high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Thatcher fans cheer after they score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their AIA Div 2A championship high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Thatcher fans cheer for their team in the second quarter of their AIA Div 2A championship high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

American Leadership Academy band members perform during halftime of their AIA Div 3A semifinal high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

American Leadership Academy band members perform during halftime of their AIA Div 3A semifinal high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Thatcher fans celebrate their teams lead during their AIA Div 2A semifinal high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Fountain Hills High School in Fountain Hills, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Higley Knight cheerleaders cheer prior to the 4A State semi-final between the Higley Knights and the Saguaro Sabercats at Chaparral High School on Friday, November 17, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports, Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports

Saguaro student fans prior to the 4A state semi-final between the Higley Knights and the Saguaro Sabercats at Chaparral High School on Friday, November 17, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports, Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports

Carl Chitim, left, and Jeff Agard, right, from Ariel Extreme hand over the game ball after parachuting in for the state football quarterfinal playoff at Perry High on October 20, 2017. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

American Leadership Academy cheerleaders perform during half time of their AIA Div 3A semifinal high school football game on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Saguaro players celebrate their quarter final victory against Peoria of their high school football game on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Chandler cheerleaders during the 6A quarter-final football game between the Chandler Wolves and the Pinnacle Pioneers at Chandler High School on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Chandler, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Chandler cheerleaders following their win against the Pinnacle Pioneers in the 6A quarter finals at Chandler High School on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Chandler, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Chandler cheerleaders during the 6A quarter-final football game between the Chandler Wolves and the Pinnacle Pioneers at Chandler High School on Friday, November 10, 2017 in Chandler, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Chandler players high-fives fans following their win against the Pinnacle Pioneers in the 6A quarter finals at Chandler High School on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Chandler, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Cactus presented Moon Valley with flowers and $4000, collected at the last home game, for the family of Moon Valley's Carlos Sanchez before their high school football game on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Cactus High School in Glendale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/The Republic

Defensive end Jobiin Sweatt (43) of the Perry Pumas celebrates after defeating the Hamilton Huskies 65-63 at Perry High School on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Brooklyn O. cheers at halftime of the high school football game between the Perry Pumas and the Hamilton Huskies at Perry High School on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona. [Billy Hardiman Photography], Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Hamilton students cheer in the first half of the high school football game between the Perry Pumas and the Hamilton Huskies at Perry High School on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Perry students during the second half of the high school football game between the Perry Pumas and the Hamilton Huskies at Perry High School on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Hamilton junior cheerleader Moani Fritz cheers in the first half of the high school football game between the Perry Pumas and the Hamilton Huskies at Perry High School on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Gilbert, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Buckeye fans celebrate their touchdown in the first quarter of their high school football game against Youngker on Friday, Oct.20, 2017, at Youngker High School in Buckeye, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

The Horizon Huskies are pictured with Nala the Husky before the game against Desert Mountain at Horizon High School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Horizon won, 41-38. Sean Logan/azcentral sports

Horizon fans celebrate after a touchdown against Desert Mountain during the 2nd quarter at Horizon High School on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Horizon won, 41-38. Sean Logan/azcentral sports

Hamilton head coach Dick Baniszewski and Basha head coach Rich Wellbrock talk before a high school football game at Hamilton High in Chandler on October 13, 2017. Hamilton vs. Basha #hsfb Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Peoria students during the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Cactus marching band performs following the high school football game against Peoria at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Millennium band members celebrate their team's touchdown in the fourth quarter of their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at La Joya Community High School in Avondale, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Cactus cheerleaders stand during the National Anthem prior to the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Cancer survivors are honored by the Arizona Cardinals prior to the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Cancer survivors are honored by the Arizona Cardinals prior to the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Members of the Tolleson football booster club hang photos of the Class of 2018 players on the bleacher fence before their high school football game against Westview on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Tolleson High School in Tolleson, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Peoria marching band performs prior to the high school football game between the Peoria Panthers and the Cactus Cobras at Cactus High School on Friday, September 29, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/Special for azcentral sports

Chaparral cheerleader cheers for the Firebirds as they start the second half of their high school football game against ndhs\on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Chaparral High School in, Scottsdale Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Notre Dame Prep fans cheer as their team scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at Chaparral High School in, Scottsdale Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Mountain Pointe students prior to the High School football game between Pinnacle and Mountain Pointe at Mountain Pointe High School on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports, Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports

An overall view of the game between Pinnacle and Mountain Pointe at Mountain Pointe High School on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports, Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports

Freshman Kameron Fields purchases flavored ice prior to the high school football game between Pinnacle and Mountain Pointe at Mountain Pointe High School on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports, Billy Hardiman/azcentral sports

Seton Catholic fans lift up another student for each point they have scored during their high school football game on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at Seton Catholic High School in Chandler, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Cpl. Cesar Garcia, right, looks at his son on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Gilbert, AZ. He was honored by Gilbert Christian at halftime for his services in combat and to announce he’ll receive a home from Homes for Wounded Warriors. Logan Newman/azcentral sports

Chandler cheerleaders cheer the opening kickoff of their high school football game against Mountain Pointe on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Mountain Pointe fans cheer after a touchdown in the first quarter of their high school football game against Chandler on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Chandler fans cheering after a touchdown in the third quarter of their high school football game against Mountain Pointe on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral sports

Desert Mountain football fans cheer during a high school football game against Notre Dame Prep at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale on Sept. 1, 2017. Notre Dame Prep vs. Desert Mountain Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Notre Dame Prep football fans cheer during a high school football game against Desert Mountain at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale on Sept. 1, 2017. Notre Dame Prep vs. Desert Mountain Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Chandler fans dance to the music during a timeout during their high school football game against IMG Academy on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Chandler High School in Chandler, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral Sports

Sunrise Mountain fans dancing to music during the start of the second half of their high school football game against Buckeye Union on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at Sunrise Mountain High School. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral Sports

Deer Valley fans Marcus Wieser, left, Khale Brench, and Ethan Clark, act as ESPN analysts during a high school football game against the Williams Field at Deer Valley High School in Glendale on August 25, 2017. Cheryl Evans/azcentral sports

Valley Vista fans wave a Jolly Roger flag after a touchdown during the second quarter of their high school football game on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Valley Vista High School in Surprise, Ariz. Carlos Salcedo/azcentral Sports

Chandler fans celebrate after a touchdown during the first half of a high school football game against the Red Mountain at Chandler High on August 18, 2017. #hsfb Chandler vs. Red Mountain Cheryl Evans/The Republic